Higuain, 24, has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid for some time, and although he recently said he was happy at the club he also hinted at a dissatisfaction with his limited playing time.

Madrid have made clear that they would like to keep him - technical director Miguel Pardeza recently said that "he has a contract in place and we would be delighted if he stayed with us" - but the striker would have no shortage of suitors should he decide to move on.

Juventus and Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move, and Higuain has been in touch with his Argentina team-mate Pastore to enquire about a move to PSG.

"Two weeks ago, he called me to ask me about the club, Ligue 1 and the city of Paris," he said in an interview with L'Equipe. "He told me that he had this opportunity, but that other clubs were interested in him."